Is a governorate of Oman. It was created on 28 October 2011 when Al Batinah Region was split into Al Batinah North Governorate and Al Batinah South Governorate.The affiliated wilayats are Sohar, Shinas, Liwa, Saham, Al Khaboura and Al Suwaiq. The centre of the governorate is the Wilayat of Sohar.